Peas Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Onion
• 1/2 Tomato, pureed
• 3–4 Cloves Garlic
• 1/2-inch piece Ginger
• 1–2 Green Chilies
• 2 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
• Salt to taste
• Red Chili Powder to taste
• 3/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 3/4 tsp Garam Masala
• 2–3 tbsp Vegetable Oil or Ghee
• 1 cup Green Peas
• 250 gms Paneer

1. Preparation

   • Cut paneer into cubes and fry until golden. Set aside.
   • Make a paste of onion, garlic, ginger, and green chilies in a mixer or chopper.

2. Cooking the Soup Base

   • Heat oil or ghee in a wok or kadhi.
   • Add the onion-garlic-ginger-chili paste and fry until golden brown.
   • Add salt, turmeric, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Fry for a minute.
   • Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates from the mixture.

3. Cooking the Peas & Paneer

   • Add 1 cup water and cook until slightly reduced.
   • Add the fried paneer cubes and green peas.
   • Add another cup of water, bring to a boil, then reduce the flame and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Garnishing & Serving

   • Sprinkle garam masala and chopped coriander leaves on top.
   • Serve hot with paratha, roti, or rice.